Josh Hart Makes Clear Knicks Statement Before Game 5 Against Celtics

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Toran Flores | Last updated May 13, 2025 12:41 AM ET

It was a different game for the New York Knicks as the hosted their second game of the series between them and the Boston Celtics.

After losing their first matchup in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, New York was able to bounce back and take Game 4 with a final score of 121-113.

The win puts the series score at 3-1 in favor of the Knicks as the matchup will head back to Boston for Game 5.

While the Knicks were able to sneak up on the Celtics in the second half yet again and outscore them in both the third and fourth quarters after going into the half down by 11.

Star point guard Jalen Brunson led the way for Knicks with 39 points and 12 assists while Mikal Bridges (23 points), Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby (20 points) were all able to score over 20 points as well.

Josh Hart speaks on his team needing to stay focused and hungry for Game 5

Although Josh Hart wasn't able to continue his streak of scoring over 10 points, he was able to finish with a stat line of six points, nine rebounds and five assists.

He spoke with the press after the game and talked about the Knicks having to keep the same drive and effort heading into a Game 5 where they will have the chance to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

"We're up 3-1, but that doesn't mean anything. We've got to go into this next game with a sense of desperation, sense of urgency from the jump," he said after the win on Monday night.

Josh Hart says this win gives "no statement" moving into Game 5:

"We're up 3-1, but that doesn't mean anything. We've got to go into this next game with a sense of desperation, sense of urgency from the jump" pic.twitter.com/HwG1hlBpDw
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